I'd like to think I'm quite the bad a$$ and capable of doing anything I put my mind to but I've realized that sometimes it's completely ok to admit that there are some things not meant for me.

Last week I attempted to learn how to drive a scooter. I figured that well I drive a car and I'm confident maneuvering on a bicycle through the chaotic streets of New York City so this should be a breeze.Not the case at all.

Call me 'Old & Fearful' if you'd like (only in reference to this) but my nerves were shot after going up and down our little street outside the CWS villa. ​So I've decided for my sanity, my safety and the safety of others I'd accept that I make an amazing passenger.​Luckily the CWS crew loves to roll together wether it be for breakfast at Crate, surfing at Batu Bolong or live music at Deus. There's always a friendly face ready to let you hop on the back. ​

​If you need to get somewhere and a house mate isn't available don't fret, there are options!

GO-JEK is a phone app that offers an array of online services such as transportation by moto or car, food delivery, and more. I use the GO-RIDE service constantly. It is super inexpensive and they pick up from the CWS villa. To get anywhere local like the beaches will only cost you Rp 10-15k (~$1) and to Kuta about Rp 25k.

The app works a lot like Uber, Lyft etc and the location services are more accurate than Google, which is quite impressive.I tend to have pretty positive experiences with the drivers.

​One of my trips was by far one of my best conversations with a local. He had jokes for days and was a delight to ride home with. Here's my fav joke of his.

You will notice that in a few commercial areas of Canggu GO-JEKs are not allowed to do pick ups. So it can be quite tricky when you're wanting to come home from certain areas during peak hours. ​Your options are local taxis which have a tendency to charge a bit more but I try not to complain too much since it's all a part of supporting the local community and their businesses.

​An important highlight about CWS is it's location. We're lucky enough to be walking distance from a big supermarket, atm, warungs (inexpensive local food), and laundry.If you don't mind a long stroll you can even get to the beaches by foot. So, get over here already and we'll scoot, skip, surf and boogie! No prob.

Here's a pic of the CWS crew having a family breakfast at CRATE after yoga-ing. ​G O O D T I M E S.